Oakland Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie has done a remarkable job of taking over a roster stuffed with bloated contracts for underperforming players, zero cap space, and not a lot of talent, and turning it into one of the best in the league. He’s helped turn the franchise from perennial doormats to actual contenders again.
And as a result of the team’s success, he’s got a number of superstar-level contracts that will be coming due very soon. To this point, McKenzie has managed the team’s cap quite deftly and has brought in players on team-friendly deals that have helped with flexibility and competitiveness.